Lead DevOps Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience to lead and enhance our AWS infrastructure, deploy applications on EC2 and serverless platforms, and architect robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous code deployment. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee a team of DevOps engineers, collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams, and drive our fast-paced product development and growth. Your expertise will ensure our systems are reliable, scalable, and efficient while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Strategic Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Define and execute the DevOps strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Oversee multiple DevOps projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a key advisor to senior management on DevOps practices, infrastructure improvements, and technology adoption.

AWS Infrastructure Architecture

• Architect, design, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available AWS infrastructure using services like EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudFormation
• Develop long-term infrastructure strategies that support company growth and technological advancements.

Security and Compliance Leadership:

• Lead the implementation and management of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and ensure adherence to SOC2 guidelines through robust security practices and regular compliance audits
• Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies and procedures across all infrastructure and deployments

Containerization & Orchestration Expertise:

• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for advanced container management and orchestration, ensuring efficient deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Standardize and optimize containerization practices across the organization.

Server and Infrastructure Management:

• Implement proactive server management and infrastructure maintenance strategies.
• Define and manage infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to ensure consistency, scalability, and version control.
• Implement and oversee advanced monitoring solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Datadog) and establish logging and alerting mechanisms to maintain system health and performance.
• Continuously enhance CI/CD processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and speed of deployments.

Cross-functional collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to support deployments, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices into the development life
• cycle.Act as a liaison between DevOps and other departments to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Identify and implement strategic improvements to enhance system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, AWS advancements, and DevOps methodologies to drive innovation and best practices within the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring DevOps team
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence cross-functional teams
• Strong strategic planning and project management abilities
• Proficient with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation)
• Skilled in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
• Expertise in scaling high-performance cloudservices
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.